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Overview
Work History
Education
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Sheidymar Torres Meléndez

San Juan

Summary

Obtain a position in a company where can contribute all the knowledge acquired in the years of study, as well as experience and knowledge in the administrative and operational areas of the company. Develop myself professionally for the good performance of the assigned functions. Organized and dependable with success in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Availability to assume additional responsibilities to meet team objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Alina M. Ortega César Law Offices
2023.04 - Current
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Ensured proper recording of property transfers at local government offices, maintaining accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
  • Prepared legal property descriptions for use in transactions.
  • Used public databases such as Registro de la Propiedad (KARIBE), CRIM, SUMAC, and SURI to conduct research.
  • Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
  • Streamlined the closing process for residential and commercial transactions, resulting in improved efficiency.
  • Created detailed closing checklists to ensure accuracy and completeness of required documentation prior to finalizing transactions.
  • Prepared legal documents such as deeds, mortgages, and leases to facilitate smooth real estate transactions.

Annuities Service Representative

TOLIC
2020.02 - 2023.02

Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.

  • Maintained productivity and quality standards at all times.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Provided information about company products and services, and capitalized on upsell opportunities.
  • Wrote, reviewed and interpreted contract documents.
  • Supported customers in insurance application completion while liaising between company and client.
  • Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
  • Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
  • Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Produced highly accurate internal and external letters and memoranda.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
  • Advised clients on capitalization amounts, sources or timing.
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Annuities Service Representative

Universal Life Insurance
2018.02 - 2020.01
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Prepare client contracts and send them by mail.
  • Daily balance of checks and transactions processed from the previous day.

Accounting Clerk

Triple S Property
2016.12 - 2017.06
  • Built and professionally developed highly competent team of accounting professionals.
  • Send policy cancellation notices.
  • Receive and process insurance policy payments.
  • Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.

Accounting Assistant

Bestway Transport Inc
2013.11 - 2015.12
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
  • Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
  • Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Directed clients to appropriate accountants, answered phone calls and replied to office emails for excellent customer service.
  • Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
  • Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
  • Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records and financial statements.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.
  • Monitored household expenditures and budgeted for groceries and household utility payments.

Education

J.D. -

Inter American University of Puerto Rico- Law
San Juan
05.2026

BBA - Finance And Economics

Ana G Méndez University
San Juan, Puerto Rico
05.2021

Skills

  • Accounting Terminology
  • Financial Information Systems
  • Email Correspondence
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Attention to Detail
  • Exceptional Communication Skills
  • Document drafting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Coordination
  • Team Leadership
  • Effective writing
  • Document Editing
  • Problem-Solving
  • Report Writing

Accomplishments

  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Good relationship with clients and agents to clarify doubts and situations.

Timeline

Paralegal

Alina M. Ortega César Law Offices
2023.04 - Current

Annuities Service Representative

TOLIC
2020.02 - 2023.02

Annuities Service Representative

Universal Life Insurance
2018.02 - 2020.01

Accounting Clerk

Triple S Property
2016.12 - 2017.06

Accounting Assistant

Bestway Transport Inc
2013.11 - 2015.12

J.D. -

Inter American University of Puerto Rico- Law

BBA - Finance And Economics

Ana G Méndez University
Sheidymar Torres Meléndez